Dr. Simon Jones specializes in vibrations and computational mechanics, with research interests in simulation of traffic-induced ground vibrations, finite element modeling of composites, and Wavelet-Galerkin methods in structural dynamics. He has industry experience working as a research engineer for C-FER Technologies and as a mechanical design engineer for General Dynamics Canada. Dr. Jones currently advises the Women’s Club Lacrosse team, and has previously been involved with the rifle team and climbing club. In his free time, he enjoys shotgun sports, woodworking, and bicycling. Check out his personal web page.
Academic Degrees
- PhD, University of Cambridge, 2007-2010
- MS, University of Alberta, 2003-2005
- BS, University of Alberta, 1998-2003
Awards & Honors
Research Experiences
- Wavelet-Galerkin methods in structural dynamics
- Traffic-induced ground vibration
- Finite element modeling of composites
- Dynamics of musical instruments and toys
Select Publications & Presentations
- S. Jones and H. Hunt, Rattlebacks for the rest of us, American Journal of Physics, 87(9) (2019) 699-713
- S. Jones, Harmonic response of layered halfspace using reduced finite element model with perfectly-matched layer boundaries, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 92 (2016) 1-8
- S. Jones, M. Legrand, Forced vibrations of a turbine blade undergoing regularized unilateral contact conditions through the wavelet balance method, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 101(5) (2015) 351-374
- Jones, S., “Vibrations of an Axial Bar Experiencing Periodic Unilateral Contact Using the Wavelet Balance Method,” Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, Buffalo, New York, 2014
- Jones, S. and Legrand, M., “On Solving One-Dimensional Partial Differential Equations with Spatially Dependent Variables Using the Wavelet-Galerkin Method,” Journal of Applied Mechanics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Vol. 80(6), 1-7, 2013
- Jones, S., Kuo, K., Hussein, M. and Hunt, H., “Prediction Uncertainties and Inaccuracies Resulting from Common Assumptions in Modelling Vibration from Underground Railways,” Journal of Rail and Rapid Transport, Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Vol. 226(5), 501-512, 2012
- Jones, S. and Hunt, H., “Predicting Surface Vibration from Underground Railways Through Inhomogeneous Soil Using the Thin-Layer Method,” Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 331(9), 2,055-2,069, 2012
- Jones, S. and Hunt, H., “Voids at the Tunnel-Soil Interface for Calculation of Ground Vibration from Underground Railways,” Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 330(2), 245-270, 2011
Teaching Interests
- Vibrations and dynamics
- Solid mechanics
- Computer programming and numerical methods
- Finite Element Analysis